Humans have often wondered if their own urine can be used to repel skunks. Interestingly, research has shown that the answer is yes. Skunks have a very sensitive sense of smell and will avoid any area with a strong scent of ammonia or urine. Therefore, when humans urinate on the outside of their home, it … Read more
The basement is a thrilling place for horror fans; where better for their greatest fears to appear? Basement bugs are one of the scarier things you’ll find in these dark, warm, and damp spaces– setting sticky traps is only one way to start identifying and controlling tiny bugs in basement populations. Other basement bugs may … Read more
Fumigation is an important part of pest control, as it can effectively eliminate termites and other pesky critters that can wreak havoc on a home or stored food products. The fumigation process often involves placing plastic bags over items in the area to be fumigated, which the lethal gas, usually methyl bromide, hydrogen peroxide or … Read more
What is eating my strawberries? As strawberry plants and strawberry flowers begin to bloom, they bring with them the promise of sweet juicy strawberries come summer. But strawberry plants also attract many types of insects as well. One of these is the tarnished plant bug, a small black and brown insect which feeds on strawberry … Read more
Slugs and snails have been the bane of gardeners for centuries, and slugs on hostas are no different. Slug infestations can be devastating for anyone growing these gorgeous plants. However, with a little bit of knowledge, you can easily identify if slugs are your number one problem and use various techniques to keep slugs at … Read more
Cabbage worms, which can be devastating to vegetables in the cabbage family such as broccoli, kale and cauliflower, are commonly known by many names like imported cabbage worms or ‘cabbage whites’. These pests originated in Europe and Asia but have had no problem establishing themselves throughout the United States. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution … Read more
Detecting a termite infestation can be tricky and often times, adult termites are the only stage of their life cycle that people think of. However, it is important to note other vital stages of the termite life cycle including baby termites, worker termites, soldier termites and reproductive terms. What does a baby termite look like? … Read more
There are few things better than spending a day in the sand and surf, but sand fleas can quickly ruin the experience. Sand flea bites can be itchy, irritating, and even painful! While sand fleas are common visitors near waterside areas, there are several ways to prevent sand flea bites and keep them from ruining … Read more
Keeping spiders from making webs in your outdoor patio is an ongoing battle. Some spider repellents work, but there are other solutions you can try to deter them as well. Spiders hate strong scents like citrus, lavender, peppermint and cinnamon, so consider spraying mixtures of these around the perimeter of your patio or any vulnerable … Read more
Although small and often seen as harmless with their non-tiny lime green bug, tiny green bugs can, in fact, bite by either accident or looking for a blood meal. Among those that are known to leave painful bites are green tiger beetles, but the risk of acquiring diseases through bites is highest with very tiny … Read more